MILLBURN, NJ — Runners are invited to register for the eighth Mayapple Trail Runs to be held on Saturday, May 20, in South Mountain Reservation. Organized by the volunteers of the South Mountain Conservancy, with the support of the Essex County Parks Department, the races provide an informal but supportive trail race environment for runners […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Luna Stage presents the world premiere of “Tranquil,” a new play by McKnight Fellow Andrew Rosendorf, which gives a raw and provocative look at one family’s attempt to heal from an unthinkable tragedy. Paralyzed in the car accident that claimed her mother’s life, 17-year-old Ellen is determined to experience all that […]
Wind ensemble selected to perform at state gala
WEST ORANGE, NJ — All four curricular bands at West Orange High School again medaled in the annual Region Concert Band Festival held at Verona High School on March 21. The wind ensemble and symphonic winds received gold ratings and the ninth-grade band and concert band received silver ratings. Senior flute player Abigail Klausner received […]
Tight finances, limited state aid force district to make cuts, average homeowner to pay $271 more
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Board of Education approved the 2017-18 school year’s preliminary budget, which increases taxes by 4.09 percent and uses all of the school district’s banked cap accumulated during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years. The proposed budget, which only Vice President Irv Schwarzbaum voted against during the board’s special […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Your best Friday ever will start this month on West Orange African Heritage Organization’s First Thursday event on April 6 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Essex House, 525 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. Join the WOAHO for “throwback” Thursday with good food, drinks and conversation. Bring your friends and neighbors.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As the National Park Service embarks on its second century of service, Thomas Edison National Historical Park is celebrating the significant accomplishments of its centennial celebration and engagement with the Find Your Park / Encuentra Tu Parque initiative. Thomas Edison National Historical Park recorded 57,694 visits in 2016, its best visitation […]
WOEA and BOE seem unable to reach contract agreement
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Members of the West Orange Board of Education revealed the details of the latest health care plan presented to the West Orange Education Association, stressing during its special March 22 meeting that the package would prevent costs from increasing by approximately $1.3 million if accepted by Horizon’s April 1 deadline. Irv […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 10th annual West Orange High School Senior Citizen Prom will be held at West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave., on Wednesday, April 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Tarnoff Cafeteria. The event is free to all senior citizens in the West Orange community and includes a catered […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — This spring and into the summer months, New Jersey American Water will perform its annual cleaning of the water distribution system to help ensure that customers continue to receive high-quality, reliable water service. New Jersey American Water has begun annual maintenance to flush out harmless mineral deposits that may have built […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Environmental Commission hosted its annual gathering to commemorate Earth Hour on March 23 at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park Visitor Center. Earth Hour is an initiative by the World Wide Fund for Nature that encourages people to turn off their lights for climate-change awareness. Days before a […]